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Japanese hurdler and sprinter
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Nagano, Japan
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Tokyo, Japan
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45 years
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Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education
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Ikuko Yoda (依田 郁子, Yoda Ikuko, September 30, 1938 – October 14, 1983) was a Japanese sprinter. She competed at the 1964 Olympics in the 80 m hurdles and 4 × 100 m relay events and finished fifth in the hurdles, setting her personal best at 10.7 seconds.
Yoda retired shortly after the 1964 Olympics. She died by committing suicide at the age of 45. She previously attempted suicide in 1960, after failing to qualify for the 1960 Olympics.
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1938 births
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Asian Games gold medalists for Japan
Asian Games medalists in athletics (track and field)
Asian Games silver medalists for Japan
Athletes (track and field) at the 1958 Asian Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 1962 Asian Games
Athletes (track and field) at the 1964 Summer Olympics
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